About me

Having started in Theatre on a voluntary basis at the age of 12 in my local theatre, it is certainly fair to say that a voluntary passion has turned into a full career which I enjoy challenging myself in each and every day. Having studied at a leading University in the arts environment I feel that combined with my knowledge, which I have gained over many years, I am perfectly placed to enjoy the challenge that your role has to offer.
I have focused my career on the lighting area of technical theatre whilst still ensuring that I am able to work efficiently and effectively in other disciplines. I have designed a number of lighting designs in various venues from small 200 seater theatres to large 2000 seater auditoriums for nationally important events. I have also developed a range of skills, which allow me to be able to deal with power issues, rigging, various Lighting desks including the Jands Vista T2, The Etc Congo and Ion, The Avolites Tiger and associated desks, The Strand Pallette and 520I, as well as older more manual desks such as the Zero 88 Jester. I am fully versed in the use of modern lighting fixtures including moving heads and led fixtures and have recently begun using audio visual as a tool to enhance a production becoming the first person to integrate Audio visual projection into the famous Christmas concerts at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
I am very aware and able to complete rigging tasks and have worked on a number of complicated projects involving stage builds, truss builds and scenery construction. I have recently constructed a set for a drama, which will be performed next month at The Stiwt theatre, and through both experience and past training I am able to construct and design stage sets with ease.
I am a competent sound technician and have worked on small sound systems all the way to large systems with multiple elements. I am fully verse with both digital and analogue desks and have a full working knowledge of various microphones and audio equipment. I was instrumental in the install and design of a new 60k sound system at the Stiwt theatre in Wrexham and was heavily involved in the design and testing phases of this work.
I have been very fortunate in my career to work on a large number of productions of varying scales which has allowed me develop my abilities to work alone or as part of a large team. I am also, from my role as Operations Manager at the Stiwt Theatre very competent in terms of problem solving and leading a team to complete tasks well. Within this role I have also taken onboard various maintenance tasks and implemented new procedures to make the day to day working in our technical department easier for all involved and more cost effective.
Having worked in Theatre and live events for a large number of years it is clear that my passion for the role is undeniable. I love my job and have always enjoyed the challenge of creating a production, which will inspire, excite and move people when they experience it. Having studied at the Liverpool Institute of performing arts I have been able to receive a very high level of training which has also opened my mind to more possibilities in the theatre which I have since taken advantage of.
In my career I have worked in a variety of stage roles, which include lighting, sound, av, stage management, flying, design and management. This is something I am very proud of as It is a pleasure to work in different disciplines whilst enjoying the role and learning from it at every given opportunity. As my role as Operations manager responsible for a 463-seater regional community arts venue and the technical department within it, I have been given complete responsibility for health and safety, ensuring that risk assessments are developed and maintained whilst also implementing policies, which ensure all staff, and visitors are safe whilst at our venue.
I have always considered myself a good communicator and this is something which has been tested further in my latest role where I must be able to engage with various levels from junior team members to chief executives, board of directors and national arts organisations as well as various production staff and touring crew members.
I have a great attention to detail, which has been developed from working against the clock on numerous occasions and working against the exacting standards of large, high budget productions.
I feel I am a very creative person who has always enjoyed the seemingly constant issue of problem solving and I have always enjoyed this task whilst working under pressure often having worked long hours and in challenging situations. I relish the chance to design a stage and make decisions, which will impact the feeling of the piece no matter what the genre.
As part of my role I have had to work at height on a regular basis. I am fully capable of this and am able to work quickly and safely at height.
I feel I have a number of keys skills, which would be of benefit to this exciting role.
Excellent, proven lighting design and engineering skills working on large and small productions.
A high level of competency within sound design and operation whilst using a number of various desks and equipment
Excellent leadership skills proven from my managerial skills developed at The Stiwt Theatre.
Excellent general technical skills in a variety of departments including rigging, flys, av,sound, lighting , stage management.
A very high level of experience in stage productions and the process of fit ups and get outs associated with these events.
A customer focused approach developed through working with a large number of clients in my freelance work.
A willingness to progress further in my career.
Able to think logically and problem solve often in challenging unknown situations. A passion and love of my job and the industry I work within
A desire to further my professional development
Fluent Welsh Speaker

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Skills And Attributes
Full Understanding Of Current Technical Practices And Products
Fluent Welsh Speaker
Computer Literate With Knowledge of Office Suite, Adobe Design and WebPackages, Autocad
Managerial Experience As Operational Manager At The Stiwt Theatre
Managing A Team Of 14
A Full Understanding Of The Arts Environment As Well As Extensive ExperienceIn Dealing With The Arts Council Of Wales And Various Stakeholders.
Experience Of Working With A Board Of Directors
Lighting Desk Experience - ETC Ion, And Congo Ranges / Strand 520 / Jands Vista / Avoliotes Consoles / Wholehog Consoles And Martin M series Audio Visual Experience - Resolume Arena 4 And 5 Working with multiple projector brandsSound desk experience and extensive use of yamaha digital consoles.